Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Merritt Island, FL

$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Small Human Whisperer

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love kids, and the feeling has seemed mutual for as long as I can remember. I took my first childcare course at age 11 and babysat regularly from then until I had little ones of my own. Now that my kids are grown, I'd love to help out with yours. I have long-term experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. I've also...

Sherry can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Sherry was a lifesaver! As a first time mom of twins, with a husband that was only home on weekends, having an extra set of hands to help with my newborn babies was a game changer. She was incredibly sweet and gentle with my babies, followed every step of my care...

Glorimar R.

Kelley W.

$19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Fun Loving Nanny

5.0

(23)

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm 55I've been happily employed the last 11yrs as a private nanny in Indiana & Florida. Helping family's full time, overnights , & with date nights . I really enjoy doing arts & crafts , games, puzzles , science experiments, cooking , reading, outside activities, as well finding fun things to do/ explore in the community...

Kelley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better. I work from home so I get to overhear them playing as I work and it has been such a relief to know that he is...

Care member

Kellie E.

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Eperienced Special Education Teacher & Compassionate Nanny

With a heart dedicated to fostering growth and nurturing potential, I bring over a decade of enriching experience as a Special Education Teacher coupled with two decades of compassionate care as a trusted nanny. My journey in the realm of education and childcare has been marked by unwavering dedication, profound empathy, and a...

Tina M.

$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have worked in the emergency and non emergency medical field. My children as they were growing up, and I volunteered with an equine therapy program for children and young adults with special needs. For almost two years, my 13-year-old daughter and I have been visiting, caring for, and taking on outings, a wonderful woman in a...

Kelley S.

$13-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have worked as a substitute teacher and an instructional assistant with many different types of special needs from Pre-K up through middle school. Working with people with special needs is something that I enjoy. I have a child with high functioning autism.

Sherry L.

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Night Nanny & Baby Whisperer

Though I love kids of all ages, the infant stage is my favorite. There is nothing sweeter to me than a baby's coos or the "milk buzz" on their little faces after a feeding. Fortunately the feeling seems to be mutual; babies and young children take to me. So now that my own children are grown, I've gone back to helping young...

Catherine H.

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Cat and I love kids and have great working with kids for 10-13 years. I have 13 nieces and nephews so I'm always helping out with them. I also have 8 years of working with kids who have special needs at a school district. I am first aide and CPR certified and I am also a certified nurse assistant.

Catherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

Catherine J.

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caregiving For Infants, Toddlers, And School Age Children

Safety and security are the top priorities I make for all children in my care. I am certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED. I have completed coursework in child development, and I am currently working on my certification. I have three years of paid nanny experience, and I have worked in a childcare setting with children who have...

Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Kelley S.

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

I worked as a substitute teacher with children of varying exceptionalities for many years in Virginia and Florida. I have worked as an instructional assistant in Brevard County for 5 years. I work well and enjoy working with children with special needs. I do work school hours but have some evenings and weekends open for care.

Kelley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Renne B.

$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Mature Individual Looking To Help Make A Family S Life Easier

I have CERT. NURES AID experience. Housekeeper and care take for children with and without disabilities . some elder care as well . Basic life support certified. Gramma of 4

Michelle S.

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Little About Me

4.7

(12)

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Experience with children around different countries. Trustful, honest, hard working and reliable. College degree, CPR trained, clean background check, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) knowledge and very experienced with childrem with special needs. COVID vaccinated.

Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!"

Care member

Jessica E.

Rockledge, FL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

4.7

(13)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a solid and an extremely professional nanny. I have worked for many families over the years so I can provide multiple references. I have 2 sons of my own. I am a proud Air Force wife of 18 years & a volunteer. I specialize in all ages, I am well-versed in special needs & behavioral issues. I have First Aid training, CPR...

Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Jessica is great, her communication is awesome and her love and care for our child was phenomenal. Trustworthy and punctual!!"

Rachel B.

Jessica E.

Rockledge, FL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I believe that it is truly important to know who you are inviting into your home and your child's life. That being said, I am a full-time Nanny now for a family in Melbourne, FL. I have been working for them for little over a year now. You are welcome to meet myself and my family any time. You have access to plenty of references...

5.0

"Hope to have her again in the future, great person. Extra activities for the boys who loved the three days with Jessy."

Janet I.

Ashley K.

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Ashley and I have been a caregiver for seven years. I have worked with people of all ages, from developmental and intellectual disabilities to caring for the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia, to most recently, spinal cord injury. I take pride in my upbeat positive and outgoing personality as well as my...

5.0

"We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but took a liking to Ashley very quickly not even a whine or cry when we left! She did an awesome job and even...

Jose L.

Eva K.

Rockledge, FL

$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

I have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I am Safe Sitter certified, a Certified Nurse Assistant and Emergency First Responder. I have worked in pediatrics with children of all ages and have babysitting experience with babies, young children, preteens and children (and adults) with disabilities, both in a care-giving...

Eva can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0

"Eva is honestly and truly one of the most special humans I have ever met. The way she cares for others is unmatched. Watching her work has brought me to tears. Incredible hard worker with a huge heart! She has blessed many."

Alexandria H.

Tracy G.

Satellite Beach, FL

$13-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter

Hi. My name is Tracy. I am 53 years old and have raised 2 boys. I worked for Brevard schools as an assistant with special needs students for 15 years and found that is where my passion lies! Prior to that I earned my early childcare and director certification and worked as both director and teacher in a preschool. I am looking...

Tracy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Skylar O.

$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Skylar and I live in Crestview Fl. I have not had direct specific schooling for special needs children but I have professionally worked with kids with disabilities in daycares and in high school. I did the helping hands (buddy program) class where for one period a day I would go hang out with my buddies in the...

Melissa W.

$15-50/hr • 15 yrs exp

Mrs.Doubtfire

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly, fun. I enjoy life and I am happy most of the time. Children bring me great joy. I like working with kids because children need routines and structure. I have raised four children and I have three grandchildren. Children are so eager to learn and explore the world. I'm looking...

Jacqueline B.

Satellite Beach, FL

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Law Enforcement Officer

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a retired law enforcement officer of 25 years. I served as a school resource officer for the last 14 years of my career. I've worked with all ages and taught preschool to adults, from Special Needs, traditional to magnet. I'm a certified Rad Kids instructor. I coached soccer, NASP Archery, and taught defensive driving. My...

Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Michele C.

Satellite Beach, FL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind Trustworthy Retired Teacher